President's Rule Imposed In Manipur Days After Biren Singh's Resignation

The President’s rule has been imposed in Manipur on Thursday, days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an official notification, declaring the President’s rule in the state, after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party leadership failed to name a new leader for the CM's post.

"I, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, have received a report from the Governor of the State of Manipur, and after considering the report and other information received by me, I am satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of that state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India (hereinafter referred to as the Constitution)," read the notification.

Under the President’s rule, the elected state government is dismissed and its powers are suspended. The Governor becomes the executive head of the state and runs the administration on behalf of the President.

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Feb. 9 tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan, accompanied by 14 MLAs belonging to the BJP and NPF.